Atlantolacerta Andreanskyi, Atlas Dwarf Lizard

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Atlantolacerta andreanskyi, Atlas Dwarf Lizard

Assessment by: Geniez, P.

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Citation: Geniez, P. 2006. Atlantolacerta andreanskyi. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2006: e.T61518A12500447. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T61518A12500447.en

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Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family

Animalia Chordata Reptilia Squamata Lacertidae

Taxon Name: Atlantolacerta andreanskyi (Werner, 1929)

Synonym(s): • Lacerta andreanskyi

Common Name(s): • English: Atlas Dwarf Lizard Assessment Information

Red List Category & Criteria: Near Threatened ver 3.1

Year Published: 2006

Date Assessed: January 31, 2006

Justification: Listed as Near Threatened because, although its extent of occurrence is less than 20,000 km², it occurs in a habitat that is not under significant threat, and so it is probably not in decline. Geographic Range

Range Description: This species is endemic to Morocco where it is restricted to High Atlas Mountain range. It is found from 2,400 up to 3,800 m asl.

Country Occurrence: Native: Morocco

© The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Atlantolacerta andreanskyi – published in 2006. 2 http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T61518A12500447.en Population Although the species is generally considered to be rare, animals are often well hidden in vegetation and may occur at higher densities than was first assumed. The species can be very common in favourable conditions. Current Population Trend: Stable

Habitat and Ecology (see Appendix for additional information) This species is found in alpine meadows, in scree and amongst boulders, and in areas of thorn cushion vegetation and thickets. It has a long hibernation period. The female lays three clutches of between one and three eggs per year.

Systems: Terrestrial

Threats There do not appear to be any major threats to this species, but it does occur in areas that are readily accessible, most especially by hikers.

Conservation Actions (see Appendix for additional information) It is known to exist in Toubkal National Park. Credits

Assessor(s): Geniez, P.

Reviewer(s): Stuart, S.N. & Cox, N. (Global Reptile Assessment)

© The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Atlantolacerta andreanskyi – published in 2006. 3 http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T61518A12500447.en Bibliography Bons, J. and Geniez, P. 1996. Amphibiens et Reptiles du Maroc (Sahara Occidental compris), Atlas biogéographique. 320 pp. Asoc. Herpetol. Espanola, Barcelona.

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Citation Geniez, P. 2006. Atlantolacerta andreanskyi. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2006: e.T61518A12500447. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T61518A12500447.en

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Habitats (http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes)

Major Season Suitability Habitat Importance? 3. Shrubland -> 3.4. Shrubland - Temperate - Suitable -

3. Shrubland -> 3.7. Shrubland - Subtropical/Tropical High Altitude - Suitable -

0. Root -> 6. Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) - Suitable -

14. Artificial/Terrestrial -> 14.2. Artificial/Terrestrial - Pastureland - Suitable -

Conservation Actions in Place (http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes)

Conservation Actions in Place In-Place Land/Water Protection and Management

Occur in at least one PA: Yes

Conservation Actions Needed (http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes)

Conservation Actions Needed 2. Land/water management -> 2.1. Site/area management

Research Needed (http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes)

Research Needed 1. Research -> 1.2. Population size, distribution & trends

1. Research -> 1.5. Threats

3. Monitoring -> 3.1. Population trends

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